Two players alternate throwing a six-sided die. The first player who fails to roll a higher number than the preceding roll loses. What is the probability that the first player wins?

What if the die is n-sided?

(In reply to re(2): Solution w/o expl. and a question by Federico Kereki)

I was correcting my post as you were submitting yours.  I think mine is now correct, and agree that you and Jer have come up with the same result.

Posted by Richard on 2005-04-07 21:01:45